Hello all, my name is Ryu, I registered here basically to learn, but I thought I'd introduce myself and be nice Anyways, I have a 1978 Savanna, JDM, RHD. Brought over from Japan by my grandfather, he bought it new back in Japan when we lived there. I really don't know much at all about my car, which is why I'm here, to learn as much as I can. I'm going to be restoring it, and putting in a new motor, basically starting from scratch, so I'm trying to figure out where to start. That's about it. Thanks, and see ya guys.

~Ryu

Edit: can a mod fix the title?, I feel kinda stupid with that there

 

Hello, Nice to meet you! Good Luck with your project, I think you will find a lot of valuable information here. I know I have.

 

Welcome to the forum! It sounds like you have one sweet ride there. If you're able, please post some pics. Good luck with your rex!

 

Thanks guys. Actually, she's more of a restoration project. She runs, and isn't badly damaged or anything, but the JDM mirrors are broken, it's got a couple dents, and the motor, even though it runs, it IS 25 yrs old, and don't think it's been serviced (or driven regularly) in over 15 yrs.

I'm reading up, trying to figure out where to start with the motor. Common sense says just to swap a new one in, but what?(yes yes, I'm reading ). The interior should be re-done, and I'm sure I'll repaint it when I get the body work done (it's that Lime Green color, nicknamed 'The Frog' ).

Thanks.

 

i'd say stay 12a. a little porting, carb, and exhaust and you'll be plenty happy
and yes please post pics, my buddies car is feelin lonely. needs a few more rhd twins in the states
http://wheelspecs.com/gallery/savannah

 

Ok, I'll snap a few when I get a chance (I actually recently broke my leg, so I'm not very mobile).

Does your friend happen to know where I can get some mirrors? Mine are broken off The fenders are fine though.

 

mmmm.... green savanna.

Welcome, are you going to modify the savanna at all or build it back to showroom stock?

Shawn

 

Not sure yet Maguire, it needs a lil paint... won't that be REALLY hard to come by?

 

The only thing hard to come by about the paint is a quality shop (yes, sarcasm in your post received with proper intent)

 

'78 Savanna: PM Rxcetera, as he has the same type of car and probably has info on websites and I think he's talked to a few others who have the exact same car. He could prove to be a valuable resource to you. Tell him MyRxBad sent ya

 

sweet ride. its cool to see something passed down through the family like that.

 

Thanks for the info guys, MyRxBad, yeah I've actually already PMed him regarding parts, thanks though.

 

Hey Gamble, is your friend on this board?

 

no he is not

 

hey 78 savanna..I also have a 78 savanna RHD rx7...I had it since 1990 and also got the original green color and original back seats. Have some few parts. email me at ke17sprinter@aol.com. thx Jay

 

Yum a real RHD rx-7 gotta love that! I wanna see some pics. congrats on the car.